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"...Why would that change..." We were always told when I was a kid working in dealership that it was as one was seated in the car. Maybe the OP was thinking the same and realized he'd have to turn around to see the engine, hence reversing his respective sides in the process. 
Or, maybe not...
Or, maybe not...
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"...Why would that change..." We were always told when I was a kid working in dealership that it was as one was seated in the car. Maybe the OP was thinking the same and realized he'd have to turn around to see the engine, hence reversing his respective sides in the process. Or, maybe not...
Or, maybe not...
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The accessory section is the same as any other front engine Vette, but the intake is facing the rear of the car.
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If the intake is facing rear, does that mean that the engine cover is backwards also?
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Now you know, left is driver’s side, right is passenger side.
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Has nothing to do what direction the engine is facing! Even in some cars where the engine is sideways, some FWD, a few ME's! The reference is if sitting in the Driver's seat! So left right front back doesn't change! Same with my Corvair and Porsche. Spark plugs are right or left even in that "backward facing engine!
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But if described by where driver and passenger sit, the Driver Side is right!
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Yep, as I said IF defined by "driver's side," as I said, agree. Have always defined right and left as if "sitting in the driver's seat." Same with my Corvair(s) were the "front of the engine" is where the flywheel is located! Gets confusing with rear engine cars!
Yep, as I said IF defined by "driver's side," as I said, agree. Have always defined right and left as if "sitting in the driver's seat." Same with my Corvair(s) were the "front of the engine" is where the flywheel is located! Gets confusing with rear engine cars!
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